Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards 2025
Join us in celebrating employers in building supportive and welcoming workplaces.
The Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards is an annual event that recognizes employers leading the way in inclusive workplace practices, while raising funds to support opportunities that connect talent with good jobs across Marion County. Do you know an Indianapolis employer making meaningful strides in creating an inclusive workplace? Recognize their efforts by submitting a nomination for the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Award
Your sponsorships and ticket purchases directly support accessible pathways to quality careers for local residents. Contributions help fund EmployIndy programs that support job-readiness training, soft-skill development, postsecondary persistence, work-based learning, and access to quality employment.
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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Biltwell Event Center
950 S White River Pkwy Dr W, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Proceeds help fund outcomes such as:
Project Indy is a youth employment initiative that matches Indianapolis youth to employment. Developed by Mayor Joe Hogsett and housed within EmployIndy.
Participants Served to Date 19,930
Current Job Postings 2,662
Employers with Positions Listed 167
Indy Achieves helps students achieve a postsecondary credential by offering Completion Grants and Promise Scholarships to eligible postsecondary students.
Competition Grants 1,063
Promise Scholarships 9,782
Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a three-year program connecting Marion County high school students with apprenticeship opportunities, resulting in them earning their high school diploma, an hourly income from their employer, college credits, industry certifications and credentials, and first-hand, relevant job experience.
MAP Apprentices 171
Employer Partners 48
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Matthew Fultz is an Emmy nominated, award-winning Anchor and Reporter for WTHR 13 News here in Indianapolis. He moved to the Circle City in January of 2022 from his hometown market, Richmond, Virginia.
Before coming to WTHR, Matthew reported at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia and at WHSV. in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Matthew is a proud graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and has a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Since coming to Indy, he has been involved in numerous organizations such as Indianapolis Association of Black Journalist, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, the Bloom Project and 300 Cameras for 300 kids on the city’s far east side.
Matthew is proud to call Indianapolis his new home and excited to keep serving plus exploring the 317.
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